Travel & Accommodation

Flight

Getting to Italy

Direct flights are available to Rome or Milan from most major US cities. You can also choose flights to Florence, Pisa, or Bologna but these destinations will likely require a connection. We suggest using Google Flights or the Hopper app to simplify the search. - - Florence: The closest major airport, less than an hour by car from the venue - - - - Rome: The largest selection of international and direct flights. 3 hours by car or 2.5 hours by train - - - - Milan: 2nd largest selection of international and direct flights. 4.5 hours by car or 3.5 hours by train - -

Hotel

Hotel Athena

Hotel Athena is located just a short walk from Siena’s historic center and landmarks like Piazza del Campo and the Siena Cathedral. We’re pleased to offer our wedding guests a special 20% discount for a three-night stay when booking through our dedicated link or using the promo code AMANDA. Dates: Junes 19–22, 2026 Location: Hotel Athena, Siena, Italy Discount: 20% off published rates for a 3-night stay How to Book: Use our booking link or promo code AMANDA Shuttle service will be provided from the Hotel Athena for the Pizza Party and the Wedding Day. We recommend booking sooner rather than later to secure the lowest rate as June is a busy time in Siena.

Discount Code - Amanda

Shuttle

Pizza Party Shuttle

June 19, 2026 6:15 pm - 10:00 pm

Shuttle bus service between Siena and the venue will be provided for the pizza party. Pickup and drop-off will be at Porta San Marco, a 2-minute walk from Hotel Athena. The shuttle will depart Porta San Marco at 6:20 PM for Villa La Selva, with return service departing Villa La Selva at 10:00 PM. If you anticipate using the shuttle, we would appreciate an early RSVP so we can plan accordingly and ensure seating for everyone.

Shuttle

Wedding Day Shuttle

June 20, 2026 3:30 pm - 2:30 am

Shuttle bus service between Siena and the venue will be provided for the wedding day. Pickup and drop-off will be at Porta San Marco, a 2-minute walk from Hotel Athena. The shuttle will depart Porta San Marco at 3:30 PM for Villa La Selva, with return service departing Villa La Selva at 12:30 AM and 2:30 AM. If you anticipate using the shuttle, we would appreciate an early RSVP so we can plan accordingly and ensure seating for everyone.

Hotel

Grand Hotel Continental Siena

The Grand Hotel Continental is Siena’s only five-star hotel, set within a stunning 17th-century palazzo in the heart of the historic center and just steps away from Piazza del Campo, Siena’s main square. Please note, that we are not offering a wedding day shuttle stop at this hotel. However, it’s only about a 10-minute walk to Hotel Athena, where the shuttle to Villa La Selva will depart. This property is on the higher end, but perfect if you’d like to treat yourself to a truly elegant stay in Siena. We recommend booking sooner rather than later to secure the lowest rate as June is a busy time in Siena.

Travel Note

Getting to Siena from Florence

Siena is easily reached from Florence by car, bus, or train. Car: About 1 hour from Florence. Guests staying at Hotel Athena have free parking. Bus: From Florence (Scandicci, Villa Costanza) to Siena (Stazione FS, Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) — 1 hour, $18. Train: From Florence (Santa Maria Novella) to Siena — some direct, some with transfer via Empoli, 1.5–2 hours, $13.

Rental Car

Rental Car

Renting a car offers you the freedom to explore Tuscany. Please note an International Driver License is required (See FAQs). Ride-share services like Uber / Lyft aren’t available in the countryside.

Train

Omio

Omio is similar to Booking.com but for transportation. You can book tickets for either of Italy's two passenger trains (Italo or TrenItalia). They offer nearly the same prices as booking tickets directly through TrenItalia or Italo but with an added booking fee between $2 and $10. Routes -- Roma Fiumicino (Airport) to Firenze S.M. Novella (Florence): Time: 2.5 hours -- -- Milan Malpensa (Airport) to Firenze S.M. Novella (Florence): Time: 3.5 hours --

Train

Italo

Rome (Fiumicino Aeroporto) is connected to the high speed rail system. You can book a train to Florence directly through Italo. Route: Roma Fiumicino Aeroporto (Airport) to Firenze S.M. Novella (Florence): Time: 2.5 hours | Cost: $32

Train

TrenItalia

Milan (Malpensa Airport) isn’t connected to Italy’s high-speed rail network, but it does have a train station from which you can get into Milan's city center and then continue on towards Florence. You can book a train to Florence directly through TrenItalia. Route: Milan Malpensa (Airport) to Firenze S.M. Novella (Florence): Time: 3.5 hours | Cost: $60